Seven ways to become a donor

From offering blood or organs to making a gift of your voice or hair, there are many ways to become a donor without opening your wallet

Giving blood saves lives: it’s that simple. If you are considered healthy, weigh between 50kg and 160kg (110lb and 350lb), and are aged between 17 and 66 (70 if you have given in the last two years), then you can sign up. Do check, though, if you have been out of the country recently or have any health concerns. You can register at my.blood.co.uk in England, welsh-blood.org.uk in Wales and scotblood.co.uk in Scotland. Donors in England even get a text message when their blood goes to a hospital to be used. Existing blood donors can also join the bone marrow (stem cell) donor list, or you can contact the Anthony Nolan blood cancer charity for a swab kit in the post.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2MFIQEz

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